📖WEB · 1 Timothy 1:19
What does 1 Timothy 1:19 mean?
"holding faith and a good conscience; which some having thrust away made a shipwreck concerning the faith;"
— 1 Timothy 1:19 (World English Bible)
Surrounding context
However, for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first, Jesus Christ might display all his patience, for an example of those who were going to believe in him for eternal life.
Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, to God who alone is wise, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.
This instruction I commit to you, my child Timothy, according to the prophecies which were given to you before, that by them you may wage the good warfare;
holding faith and a good conscience; which some having thrust away made a shipwreck concerning the faith;
of whom are Hymenaeus and Alexander; whom I delivered to Satan, that they might be taught not to blaspheme.
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